Selected resources useful for conducting research on moving image media of all kinds, including cinema (popular movies, documentaries, animation, etc.), television, and digital media (video games, etc.).
A collection of the film reviews that appeared in the New York Times from the years 1913-2000.
Finding reviews of films released before 1990 can sometimes be tricky with certain electronic databases. You may want to consult these older print sources for reviews of films from 1900--1989.
This ten-volume set provides comprehensive information on numerous English-language movies and many foreign films as well. Some 25,000 titles are covered, along with 3,000 silent films. The guide includes detailed production credits, plot summaries, and a ratings guide, and is exceptionally well-indexed.
Offers an in-depth retrospective of significant domestic and foreign films released in the U.S. Distinguishing features include its extensive credits, awards and nominations, MPAA ratings, eight indexes, and most importantly its exhaustive critical reviews with author bylines.